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1 Tourbillon, a Pocket Watch Masterpiece Reborn for the Wrist

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Denis Peshkov
1 Tourbillon, a Pocket Watch Masterpiece Reborn for the Wrist
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Urban Jürgensen has released the UJ-1 Tourbillon, a new wristwatch that miniaturizes the complex architecture of the legendary Derek Pratt Oval pocket watch. The project was led by Kari Voutilainen and Alex Rosenfield as part of the brand's 2025 revival.

56 seconds ago | ic_dehaze_black_24px Created with Sketch. By Denis Peshkov | ic_query_builder_black_24px Created with Sketch. 8 min read | When Urban Jürgensen returned in 2025 under the co-direction of Kari Voutilainen and Alex Rosenfield , three watches formed the inaugural collection . The UJ-2 introduced a time-only calibre with a double-wheel natural escapement; the UJ-3, an integrated perpetual calendar; while the UJ-1 Tourbillon 250 th Anniversary Watch was meant to be the technical masterpiece for the return of this historical name . The flagship of the revived Urban Jürgensen is far more than a finely finished tourbillon; it miniaturises the architecture of Derek Pratt’s legendary Oval pocket watch.

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